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Columbia Council approves spending, contracts and zoning measures in single meeting; several items deferred
Summary
City Council approved special revenue allocations, multiple street dedications, contracts, zoning and other measures in a single session; several items were deferred for later consideration and the council approved entering executive session to discuss property and legal matters.
Columbia City Council voted on a broad set of spending, contract and land‑use items and approved most measures on the agenda, while deferring a small number of items for later consideration and moving into executive session at the end of the meeting.
What the council approved at a glance - Special one‑time funding and hospitality allocations: Council approved the fiscal year 2025–26 special revenue allocations and hospitality fund recommendations, including one‑time grants to nonprofits and funding for park and tourism projects. (Motion passed; roll call unanimous.)
- Contracts and construction: Council approved Contract Amendment No. 4 with Mashburn Construction Company, Inc. for Findlay Park revitalization construction services in an amount not to exceed $687,198. (Contract award approved; roll call unanimous.)
- Public‑works traffic calming: Council approved installation of a speed hump on Medical Drive and a separate speed hump on Etowen Avenue after review by Columbia Fire and Police Departments. (Both motions…
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